Rangers 1 Hamilton 1: Gers back in top-flight – but Ali Crawford spoils the party as Ibrox welcomes top flight football again
Sell-out crowd welcomed Mark Warburton's men back to the big time as Martyn Waghorn rescues a point
A SELL-OUT crowd welcomed Rangers back to the top-flight on Saturday - but Hamilton spoilt the party at Ibrox.
The historic return did not go to plan as The Accies grabbed an impressive opening day point.
Ali Crawford’s screamer stunned the Gers crowd as the visitors went into the break ahead.
Martyn Waghorn blasted home Rangers' leveller on the hour mark after an outstanding through ball by sub Harry Forrester.
Joey Barton, who joined the Glasgow giants from Burnley this summer, made his debut for the home side, as did former Liverpool man Jordan Rossiter from the bench.
However there would be no late drama as Mark Warburton's side marked their return to the big time with a frustrating draw.